Causes and Consequences of Cognitive Functioning Across the Life Course

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作者
Hauser, Robert M. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Wisconsin, Dept Sociol, Ctr Demog Hlth & Aging, Madison, WI 53706 USA
关键词
educational attainment; IQ; life course; occupation; ALCOHOL-CONSUMPTION; OCCUPATIONAL PRESTIGE; STATUS ATTAINMENT; UNITED-STATES; ABILITY; INTELLIGENCE; PERFORMANCE; MENOPAUSE; AGE; STRATIFICATION;
D O I
10.3102/0013189X10363171
中图分类号
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要
Research on variation in cognitive abilities has focused largely on their genetic or experiential sources and on their economic consequences. This article takes a broader look at the consequences of cognitive ability-IQ-across the life course. Contrary to received wisdom, the effects of IQ on economic success are almost entirely mediated by educational attainment. Among persons with equal levels of schooling, IQ has little influence on job performance, occupational standing, earnings, or wealth. But there are other, sometimes surprising consequences of IQ throughout adult life. The long-term correlates of adolescent cognition include drinking behavior, survey participation, Internet use, and the timing of menopause. These are surveyed primarily using findings from the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study.
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